First World War Battalion war diaries

2nd Lieutenant Richard Owen Jenkins, seated, between 2 other soldiers of the 5th King's Regiment during the First World War. A note on the reverse reads 'A few days leave somewhere in Flanders ROJ in centre'.

The archives of the King's Regiment (Liverpool) are held as part of the King's Regiment collection at the Museum of Liverpool. They are available by prior appointment only.

In addition the First World War Battalion war diaries and casualty books are also available at the Maritime Archives and Library. These typed copies contain a daily record of the activities of each Battalion. Officers will be frequently mentioned, other ranks less so.

The originals of all war diaries are held at the National Archives, Kew.